MUSC 164 History of Rock. A study of the evolution of rock music from its origins to the present. Classes will focus on musical characteristics of the different styles within the genre. Sociological, geographical, literary and other cultural aspects will be discussed. Both audio and video clips will be presented for in-class analysis.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 2 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- understand and appreciate how Rock music has evolved throughout its history;
- define the distinguishing characteristics (melody, harmony, instrumentation, form, lyrics, playing styles, etc.) of the various styles; and
- recognize hit songs from different styles and time periods.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 97 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 94 - 96.9 |
A |
4.00 |
| 90 - 93.9 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 87 - 89.9 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 83 - 86.9 |
B |
3.00 |
| 80 - 82.9 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 77 - 79.9 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 73 - 76.9 |
C |
2.00 |
| 70 - 72.9 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 60 - 69.9 |
P |
1.00 |
| Less than 60% |
F |
0.00 |
| Did not withdraw |
DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.